“DREAM OF PEACE” By Kelsie Kimberlin

Kelsie Kimberlin, the American-Ukrainian pop singer, is back with her new single, accompanied by a music video titled “Dream of Peace.” The song is a true representation of her artistry and activism, which is why her fans have been highly anticipating this release for over two years. It was released on September 19, 2025, on the eve of the International Day of Peace, which has been dedicated to people across the globe to strive for. The song and video are currently available on all streaming services such as YouTube, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, and all other major streaming platforms. As part of her sixth release of 2025, Kimberlin has dedicated this song as a symbol of her humanitarian and universal struggle as an artist. The song is an emotional anthem that the world greatly needs.

This song has the potential to bring the world closer with its beautiful message. The soft orchestral music and harmonious choir that accompany the song give it a beautiful feel. The song is produced by the talented Pedro Vengoechea of Bogota and Yuriy Shapeta, a Ukrainian composer. The song is a master piece and the feelings of intimacy and grandeur that it gives each listener further prove this. The talented Larry Friedman gives the song the direction it needs that showcases Kimberlin’s voice the way it should. The song is filled with beautifully mixed and layered crescendos that envelop the listener and give them a soft, cathartic feel. The song is indeed a world-class song owing to the Grammy-winning sounds of Stuart Hawkes (who has mastered songs by Amy Winehouse) and Liam Nolant (who has mastered songs by Adele). It’s a track designed to move not just the ears, but the heart and spirit as well.

As for the music video, the song takes it further to profound depths and intertwines it with cinematic storytelling. Along with real missile and drone attacks, the focus is on Kimberlin’s vision with the real danger, especially for the videos filmed in Ukraine’s Kyiv. Under the direction of Denys Akulov, the videos are sprinkled with art fused with top-of-the-line motion control technology. The desolate, post-apocalypse territory with the ultimate in visual effects, giving way to verdant, vibrant, hope-filled landscapes, becomes an astonishing metaphor for Awakening and Rebirth. It is Kimberlin’s subtle grasp of an astronaut with the astonishing dormant willow that is the real reflection, which restates: daughter, as the world is, so are you.

Tethered in that instant, the last glimpse of the daughter is in that vivid sunflower field, bathed in the sun as a cloudless azure sky settles above. It dares to speak of the Ukrainian flag; this astonishing vision speaks of unfettered determination and pride.

It is the very duality of “Dream of Peace” that makes it so remarkable, while it is an embodiment of the very essence of an artist that is Kimberlin, it is also an idea that has no territorial limits. The song and the video emerged from the contemporary landscape of Ukraine, but the concepts of peace, renewal, and strength are such that every person can associate with them. Kimberlin is an artist with more than a hundred songs and millions of views and streams, and her work has always shown her ability to create deeply intimate and yet very universal music. This is also true of her previous work, such as filming during martial law and the aftermath of the Bucha and Irpin atrocities, which speaks to the commitment she has to the combination of art and activism that is unparalleled.

This release coincides with the year where Kimberlin actually received the United Nations award for humanitarian work and the Order of St. George's Royal medal of Honour from King Charles in 2025 for her undying advocacy for Ukraine. Kimberlin furthers her musician, filmmaker, and activist title with an upcoming full-length feature film on Ukraine that incorporates many of her songs. This attainment for Kimberlin and the film demonstrates the continuing and finely meshed construction of her career as a truly global artist.

Unlike other songs, the final work titled “Dream of Peace” serves as a statement, an anthem, and a piece of living history. Kelsie Kimberlin and her team managed to spare no extravagance, bringing together unprecedented orchestral and thick, powerful choir, ancient soul-lifting images, combining them into all-embracing orchestral beauty of the deepest, most transcending level. This art piece serves to remember and honor Ukraine, as well as stir the world to imagine a brighter tomorrow. For those who value the blend of beauty and meaning in their music, “Dream of Peace” is essential in both the visual and audio forms. Big up Kelsie Kimberlin for carrying on her mission of inspiring hope, healing, and art.

Written by Manuel